Want to know how to nourish your kidneys?

In modern medicine, the kidneys are described as, “two bean-shaped organs that extract waste from blood, balance body fluids, form urine and aid in other important functions.”[1]

Although these actions are imperative to the proper functioning of the body, it is a somewhat limited perspective of the full power of these vital organs and why it’s essential to nourish them.

We don’t often think much about our kidney’s health until they don’t function so well anymore. Or, until they stop functioning altogether as is the case with kidney failure which can be fatal.

Supporting the kidneys is crucial to the quality of your life. The kidneys store our “life-force” or our essence. And, once that is depleted, deficiency sets in limiting the quality and duration of your life.

According to ancient wisdom, the Kidney and Bladder (KD/BL) systems work together, and are responsible for the water element in the body. On the physical level, water is essential for circulation of blood, lubricating cells, carrying heat, lymphatic flow, sexual fluids, perspiration, tears, and waste elimination. The kidneys also govern the bones and it’s marrow.

The flavor associated with the kidneys is “salty.” Salt can both nourish and/or injure this vital system. People often discover this when they either eat too much salt and the cells contract leaving the body dehydrated, or they go on a salt-free diet and the cells lose their integrity and ability to retain water. Using the salty flavor to nourish the kidneys requires a delicate balance: not too much and not too little.

The ears are the sense organ associated with the kidneys and are responsible for the ability to listen and hear. If the ears are chronically wet, itchy, ringing, buzzing, or if someone is suffering from hearing loss, it indicates an imbalance in this system. An example is that we often experience hearing loss with elderly people as their vitality and essence slowly wanes.

The emotions associated with poorly functioning kidneys are excessive fear, trepidation and loss of will. While a strong will, ambition and drive to succeed in all aspects of life (without being overbearing) can indicate an exceptionally well functioning kidney system.

Spiritually, the kidneys are supported when we quietly listen, become receptive, and keep our mind still and clear like the Master Jedi, Yoda, from Star Wars. The kidney element becomes stronger when we move beyond our fears and not become consumed by them. Fear weakens the kidneys and the bladder. Ever heard the expression, “I was so scared I peed myself!”

On the other hand, 0ur life force is deeply nourished when we take action on the things that scare us most – think of Luke confronting his father, Darth Vader. It was scary but he had to do it. That classic movie confrontation was the perfect simulation for how to strengthen your kidney element on a much deeper level.

Since we don’t live in the movies, but are here in the real world, below are some indicators that your kidneys need your support:

Be fearless. Do the thing that scares you most… and then keep doing it!

There’s a lot to understanding and supporting the health of your kidneys, bladder and water element.

Start now. Don’t wait until a disease comes and forces you to take care of this essential body system.

If you are a health coach, wellness practitioner, or just plain curious about understanding and healing this system on a deeper level, watch mySupporting Kidney Health webinar. Your body will thank you for it.

@Ann – if you are feeling weak in the knees or weak overall, cold, lacking will and courage, or suffering from osteopenia or bone loss, as well as hair loss, that would indicate a deficiency.

Silvia

Hi Andrea,
I had a UTI last month and took d-Mannose
Powder and it totally irratated my bladder .
The worst thing Ever.
After seeing a urologist he told me I have to just wait it out
It’s Slowly getting better.
Did you ever hear of Kidney-Chi
From Chi enterprise?
Any input on what I can take?
Silvia.

Hi Andrea,
Very interesting article about kidneys system, and totally agree, but please divide the simptoms which indicate an excessive and deficiency.I know that the brown eyes circle are a deficiency of the kidneys and more but I am not quite sure about the excess in kidneys.
Could you explain me some of these.Would be very helpful for my future workshops and myself firstly.
Many thanks and blessed days!

@disqus_tpUfRznE7b:disqus some examples of “excessive” kidney energy is someone that is highly sexual, overbearing and pushy, but it can also be seen as someone that is very courageous. It’s going to be different for each person depending on a variety of circumstances.